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LS telcom AGLTELF 71 Operating Margin % is -4.78% as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates LTELF with a GF Score™ of 71/100 and a GF Value™ of $9.68. The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 362 Telecommunication Services companies, LS telcom AG ranks worse than 77.35% on this metric.
Operating Margin % is calculated as Operating Income divided by its Revenue. LS telcom AG's Operating Income for the
six
months ended in Mar. 2026 was $-0.94 Mil. LS telcom AG's Revenue for the
six
months ended in Mar. 2026 was $19.75 Mil. Therefore, LS telcom AG's Operating Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was -4.78%.
The historical rank and industry rank for LS telcom AG's Operating Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
LTELF'
s Operating Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -18.47 Med: -1.04 Max: 6.2
Current: 0.74
LTELF's Operating Margin % is ranked worse than 77.35% of 362
companies
in the Telecommunication Services industry
Industry Median: 9.74
vs LTELF: 0.74
LS telcom AG's 5-Year Average Operating Margin % Growth Rate was 0.00% per year.
LS telcom AG's Operating Income for the
six
months ended in Mar. 2026 was $-0.94 Mil.
Its Operating Income for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $0.33 Mil.
Warning Sign:
LS telcom AG has recorded a loss in operating income at least once over the past 3 years.
LS telcom AG (OTCPK:LTELF) Operating Margin % Explanation
Just like Gross Margin %, it is important to see a company maintains its operating margin over time. Among the same industry, a company with higher operating margin is more efficient in its operation. It is also more stable during industry slowdown or recessions. Peter Lynch prefers those with higher margins than those with lower margins.
Be Aware
Operating Margin % can be manipulated by adjusting the rate of depreciation, depletion and amortization (DDA).
If a company is facing competition, its Operating Margin % may decline. Often the Operating Margin % declines well before the company's Revenue or even profit decline. Therefore, Operating Margin % is a very important indicator of whether the company is facing problems.
For instance, by 2012, Nokia (NOK)'s problems were well known and its stock had lost more than 90% of its market value since 2007. But Nokias Operating Margin % had already been in decline since 2002, although its Earnings per Share (Diluted) were still rising. Investors who paid attention to Operating Margin % would have avoided this huge loss. The same can be said for Research-in-Motion (RIMM).
Therefore, Operating Margin % is a very important screening filter for GuruFocus. GuruFocus's Buffett-Munger screener requires that the profit margin is either consistent or expanding. The Model Portfolio of the Buffett-Munger screener has outperformed the market every year since inception in 2009.
LS telcom AG Operating Margin % Related Terms
LS telcom AG Operating Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for LS telcom AG's Operating Margin % can be seen below:
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
LTELF vs TMUS, VZ, T: Operating Margin % Comparison
For the Telecom Services subindustry, LS telcom AG's Operating Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and Operating Margin % data, can be viewed below:
* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.
LS telcom AG Operating Margin % vs Telecommunication Services Industry
For the Telecommunication Services industry and Communication Services sector, LS telcom AG's Operating Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where LS telcom AG's Operating Margin % falls into.
Operating Margin % - also known as operating income margin, operating profit margin and return on sales (ROS) - is the ratio of Operating Income divided by net sales or Revenue, usually presented in percent.
LS telcom AG's Operating Margin % for the fiscal year that ended in Sep. 2025 is calculated as
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
LS telcom AG (LTELF) has a Operating Margin % of -4.78% as of Mar. 2026. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on LS telcom AG and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, LS telcom AG ranks #280 out of 362 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, placing it in the top 77.3%.
Is LS telcom AG's Operating Margin % too high?
LS telcom AG's current Operating Margin % is -4.78%. Based on the distribution chart, LS telcom AG ranks #280 out of 362 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, LS telcom AG has a GF Score™ of 71/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does LS telcom AG's Operating Margin % compare to TMUS and VZ?
According to the Telecommunication Services industry distribution chart, LS telcom AG ranks #280 out of 362 companies for Operating Margin %. This places LS telcom AG in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Operating Margin % is 9.74. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Operating Margin % for a Telecommunication Services company?
The median Operating Margin % among Telecommunication Services companies is 9.74, based on 362 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Operating Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Operating Margin % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Operating Margin % mean?
A high Operating Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on LS telcom AG and its competitors. For the Telecommunication Services industry, the median Operating Margin % is 9.74 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. LS telcom AG's current Operating Margin % is -4.78%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is LS telcom AG stock overvalued right now?
LS telcom AG (LTELF) has a current Operating Margin % of -4.78%. The stock's GF Value™ is $9.68, compared to a current price of $10.97 — trading 13.4% above its estimated fair value. The current Operating Margin % is -4.78%. LS telcom AG's overall GF Score™ is 71/100 with 7 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Operating Margin % calculated?
Operating Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For LS telcom AG (LTELF), the current Operating Margin % is -4.78% as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.
Is LS telcom AG (LTELF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, LS telcom AG stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $10.97 is trading 13.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of $9.68.
Key valuation signals for LTELF:
Operating Margin %: -4.78%
GF Value™: $9.68 vs. price of $10.97 (13.4% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the LTELF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
LS telcom AG is engaged in the development, implementation, distribution, and installation of hardware and software solutions in the field of wireless and wired telecommunications, in particular radio network planning, frequency management, and other system solutions, as well as consulting and training, particularly for radio network operators, media companies, and regulatory authorities. The group's reportable segments are: Hardware-Related Systems, Services, and Software Systems. The majority of its revenue is generated from the Software Systems segment, which includes integrating products from different areas into a comprehensive system solution, maintenance, and software-based radio network planning products.
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